Saturday, January 13, 2018

This is not an original Eighty Twenty Recipe. I'm not sure who exactly started this trend, but it's a good one so I'm jumping on board.Oatmeal is a great high fiber way to start your day. However it can be a bit short in the protein department when you are aiming for a really balanced breakfast. Sure, you can add peanut butter, nuts, or have a hard boiled egg or Greek yogurt on the side. But this recipe incorporates that protein, in the form of egg whites, right into the oatmeal.Egg whites in oatmeal? I know, I know because I thought the same thing. Incorporating them is all in the technique, so follow directions carefully. If you do, the results is a light, fluffy, creamy, hot cereal.I will be posting several recipes with yummy variations to this one so stay tuned....High Protein Egg White Steel Cut OatsServes 11 cup unsweetened cashew or almond milk1/4 tsp almond or vanilla extract1 Tbsp maple syrup or honey1/2 cup quick cooking steel cut oatsDash salt1/2 cup liquid egg whitesIn a small saucepan bring nut milk, extract, salt, and sweetener to a boil. Whisk in oats and lower heat to medium high. Cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.In a small bowl, whisk egg whites until foamy. While you are whisking the oats, slowly add in egg whites. Continue to whisk the oats until the egg whites are incorporated and the cereal is fluffy, ~1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and serve, topped with your choice of toppings. I topped mine here with hemp hearts and sliced almonds. Other ideas include peanut or almond butter, peanut butter powder, dried fruit and/or nuts, pumpkin seeds, or chia seeds.Nutrition info per 1 serving: 436 calories, 7.5 g fat, 71 g carbohydrates, 9 g fiber, 24 g protein

Friday, January 5, 2018

Our house has without a doubt been hit with the slew of viruses that are passing through the community. I am often asked if you can boost your immune system with food. The answer is that yes, a healthy diet will make sure that your immune system is able to function appropriately. However, some illnesses may be difficult to avoid, even with the most optimum diet!The key? Handwashing. I know, I know, it seems very elementary. But it's truly the best.And research has shown that chicken soup will shorten the duration of cold and flu symptoms. Why? Well, it may be in our heads. But the mind is a powerful thing when it comes to our health. Here are a couple of chicken soup recipes to get you through the season:

Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Healthy cooking and meal preparations do not have to be difficult tasks. This year, I looked into some of the newest healthy gadgets that will make these processes easy! If your plan for 2018 has a "get healthy" spin to it, I recommend adding one or two of these to your Christmas list-- many are on sale for the holidays!Instant Pot- Programmable Pressure Cooker"It speeds up cooking by 2~6 times using up to 70% less energy, and, above all, produces nutritious healthy food in a convenient and consistent fashion."

Air Fryer"Cooks by circulating hot air around the food producing a crispy layer via the Maillard effect."

Induction cook plate"Surface elements on an induction burner heat pots by using an electromagnetic field rather than radiant heat."**heat quickly"Magnetic—or more accurately, induction-capable—cookware is needed for induction to work. If a magnet strongly sticks to the bottom of a pot, it will work with an induction cooktop. Some stainless steel cookware is induction-capable, and some isn’t."

Reusable Meal Prep containers 10 packFine print: This is not a sponsored post. I have not personally used the products listed here. There are other places to purchase these products, however I think we can all agree that Amazon is awesome.